Jamaica Sports

Sample Itinerary
  • Who? Groups of 5 – 20 school students aged 16+
  • When? Projects have flexible dates and run all year round
  • Where? Mandeville, Jamaica.
Sports in Jamaica
Sports in Jamaica

Sports are given a high priority in many Jamaican schools and the country is extremely proud of its sporting achievements, including having the most Olympic success per capita of any country in the world in track and field. By taking part in a voluntary Sports project in Jamaica you can help to inspire the next generation of sporting talent.

Your group will help coach children in both primary and secondary schools in and around the inland town of Mandeville. The most popular sport is football, but cricket, basketball, athletics and netball are also widely taught in schools. Whichever sports you enjoy, your help will encourage children take part in activities which improve their health and fitness as well as giving them a sense of belonging to a team with a shared passion and goal.

The Caribbean island of Jamaica is well known for its idyllic beaches, turquoise seas and romantic sunsets, however beyond the tourist brochure façade is a country of laid-back welcoming people, smiling children and a lush mountainous interior well worth exploring. Projects Abroad Jamaica is based in the University town of Mandeville, far removed from the main tourist trail. There are areas in and around Mandeville which are home to poorer communities, where there is a real need for help. Volunteering in Jamaica is a unique way to experience the real Jamaica, a world away from the tourist trail.

 

Sample Itinerary

Placement: Bethabara Primary & Junior HighProject: School Sports
Region: Mandeville, JamaicaSupervisor’s: Rhoseen Davis

  • First week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    101/08/2010Sunday16:15Arrival at Kingston International Airport
    17:30 – 19:00Introduction to Host Family, settle in
    19:00 – 20:30Introduction dinner with Projects Abroad Staff
    202/08/2010Monday08:30 – 10:30Tour of Madeville
    10:30 – 12:00Project Overview
    12:00 – 13:00Lunch at City Restaurant
    13:00 – 17:00Introduction to Bethabara Primary & Junior High School
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner with Projects Abroad Staff
    18:00Rest & Relax
    303/08/10Tuesday8:30 - 12:00Begin sports lessons at Bethabara Primary & Junior High School
    12:00 – 13:00Packed Lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Continue sports lessons
    16:00 – 17:00Patois lesson
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00 – 20:00Karaoke
    404/08/10Wednesday8:30 – 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 - 13:00Packed lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 – 18:00Reggae Dance Class
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner at Host Family
    19:00Rest & relax
    505/08/10Thursday8:30 – 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 - 13:00Packed Lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 – 17:00Rest & Relax
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    606/08/10Friday8:30 – 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 – 13:00Packed Lunch
    13:00 - 16:00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 – 17:00Rest & Relax
    17:00 - 19:00Dinner at Jamaican style restaurant
    19:00 – 21:00Reggae Concert
    707/08/10Saturday9:00 - 12:30Visit Lover’s Leap and Treasure Beach
    10:00 – 12:30Check in at Michaels Inn Hotel
    12:30 – 16:30Lunch and swimming at Jake’s Treasure Beach
    16:30 – 18:00Travel back to Madeville
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner at Host Family
    19:00Rest & Relax

  • Second week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    808/08/10Sunday08:30 – 13:00Day trip to Trelawny
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 16:00Head to Reggae Beach
    16:00 – 18:00Tour of Ocho Rios, sightseeing and shopping.
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00 – 21:30Travel to Madeville
    909/08/10Monday8:30 - 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 - 13:00Packed Lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 - 17:00Rest & Relax
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1010/08/10Tuesday08:30 - 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 - 13:00Lunch
    13:00 – 16.00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 – 17:00Rest & Relax
    17:00 – 21:00Dinner and social with Projects Abroad staff and Volunteers
    1111/08/10Wednesday08:30 - 12:00Sports lessons at School
    12:00 - 13:00Packed Lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Sports lessons at School
    16:00 - 17:00Rest & Relax
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1212/08/10Thursday08:30 - 12:30Sports Community Outreach
    12:30 - 13:30Lunch at Jerk Café
    13:30 – 17.00Sports Community Outreach
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1313/08/10Friday8:30 – 12:30Sports Day in local community
    12:30 - 13:30Lunch
    13:30 – 17:00Last minute shopping
    17:00 – 18:00Packing
    18:00 - 19:00Farewell meal at Projects Abroad Office
    19:00Rest and Relax
    1414/08/10Saturday Departure